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Ayade inaugurates anti-tax agency to grant exemption to low income earners

Ihesiulo Grace 21 May 2020 0

As part of measures to put an end to the unnecessary taxation of low income earners, the Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, has inaugurated an anti-tax agency to correct the anomalies. During the inauguration, Ayade expressed his heartfelt concern for the people of the state who feed from

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Agency to ensure citizens own roadmap to end conflict in Plateau

Ihesiulo Grace 6 January 2018 0

The Plateau Peace Building Agency (PPBA), which has come up with a five years strategic plan, aimed at addressing the issues of conflicts in Plateau State, has taken yet another step to expand its consultation with stakeholders, with the view to ensure that citizens own the final document that will hitherto address the issues of […]

News Nigeria

KWCIDA lifts 16 communities with N34m

Ihesiulo Grace 29 December 2017 0

Kwara State Community and Social Development Agency (KWCSDA) Thursday presented a cheque of N34 million naira to 16 community beneficiaries of the World Bank assisted Community Development Projects in Kwara State. The 16 communities were spread across 8 Local governments in Kwara North, Central and South bringing the total number of benefiting communities to 104 […]

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NITDA pledges cooperation with Kano Govt

Ihesiulo Grace 28 December 2017 0

The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has pledged the Agency’s commitment to develop capacity of youths of Kano in Information and Communications Technology (ICT). The aim is to empower them to stand on their feet and also become employers of labour, thereby contributing to the GDP of […]

News Nigeria

NIMASA to release industry forecast next year – Peterside

Ihesiulo Grace 27 December 2017 0

As part of the initiative to reposition the maritime sector for greater efficiency in line with International best practices, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) will release the empirical forecast that will determine the outlook of the industry in Nigeria by the first quarter of 2018. The Director General of NIMASA Dr. Dakuku […]

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LASEMA boss tasks residents on safety, rolls out response plans for yuletide

Ihesiulo Grace 23 December 2017 0

Following the sudden change of weather and preparations towards the Yuletide, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), has advised Lagosians to be cautious in all dealings to avoid any form of emergency/disasters as well as to demystify the thinking that most emergencies and disasters are attributed to the ’ember months’. Speaking in his office

Business Metro

Fire destroys 50 shops in Calabar market

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2017 0

Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has confirmed the destruction of over 50 shops after Monday’s fire incident at the Yoruba section of Watt market in Calabar. Mr. John Inaku, SEMA Director General, who disclosed this after an assessment visit to the area on Tuesday, said the cause of the fire was still unknown. […]

Abuja Times

AEA empowers staff on ICT management

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2017 0

As part of Abuja Enterprise Agency’s (AEA’s) resolve to develop and equip its manpower on business development and management skills, the company has given staff members training on HP life online to enable them overcome challenges encountered in discharge of their duties. The agency is saddled with the responsibility of galvanising and business

Business News

REA pushes for community’s ownership of power systems, enlists 99 cooperatives

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2017 0

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) – an agency of the federal government tasked with connecting rural people to electricity supplies, has initiated a new drive that could strengthen the capacity of rural communities to own and operate power supply systems in their localities. Christened the Rural Electricity Users Cooperative Society (REUCS), the REA said it […]

Business News

Food Security: NiMet partners IFAD on climate change adaptation, agri-business

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2017 0

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Fund for Agricultural Development on Climate Change Adaptation and Agri-Business Support Programme, IFAD-CASP. This is aimed at improving yields, mitigating the vagaries associated with climate change, as well as reducing the risk of crop failure. In a statement

Health News

FG begins nation-wide measles vaccination campaign, targets 33 million children

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2017 0

The federal government on Monday expressed its readiness to commence the 2017/2018 National Measles Campaign in the country aimed at eradicating measles and other killer disease among the Nigerian children. The Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Faisal Shuaib, who announced this in Abuja said the campaign will be flagged off on […]

Anambra Times

NDLEA to rid campaign offices off hard drugs

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2017 0

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has embarked on monitoring of political parties’ campaign offices in Anambra State to rid the offices off hard drugs and other dangerous substances inimical to the electoral process. The agency said that the forthcoming governorship election is significant and as such the organisation has a pivotal […]

Abuja Times

FCT official calls for provision storage facilities for farmers

Ihesiulo Grace 1 November 2017 0

Head of Gender Unit, Agency for Science and Technology, FCT Education Board, Mrs. Hadiza Ingawa, says the provision of storage facilities will enable farmers to preserve their crops adequately for export. Ingawa made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday during the World Food Day Celebration marked by […]

Aviation

NAMA boosts critical manpower with 40 controllers

Ihesiulo Grace 1 November 2017 0

Worried by the depleting number of Air Traffic Control Officers in its employ as a result of ageing workforce, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has recently engaged the services of over 40 Air Traffic Control cadets to undergo various levels of training as recommended by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Making this revelation […]

Anambra Times

ANSAA blames party officials, supporters for poll campaign posters destruction

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2017 0

Managing Director of Anambra Signage and Advertising Agency (ANSAA), Chief Jude Emecheta, has blamed top officials of political parties and their supporters for the reported cases of destruction of campaign posters. Emecheta told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Thursday that the agency officials were not responsible for the destruction of billboards […]

Maritime

NIMASA urges investors to tap in World’s fastest growing sector

Ihesiulo Grace 18 October 2017 0

The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has charged Nigerians to key into the opportunities afforded by the Blue economy stating that it is the fastest growing sector in the world with enormous business potentials. The DG, who made this known recently at the 23rd Nigerian Economic summit […]

Aviation

Virgin Atlantic applauds NAMA on service delivery

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2017 0

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has been commended for its excellence in delivering expeditious air navigation services within the nation’s airspace. In a letter of commendation addressed to the Managing Director, Capt. Fola Akinkuotu, the Airport Manager of Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd, Justin Bell said the airline appreciates NAMA’s efficiency in ensuring

Opinion

Buratai: A Pacesetter And Trail Blazer

Ihesiulo Grace 16 October 2017 0

Since assumption of office the incumbent Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has re-invigorated and enhanced the internal working mechanisms of the Nigerian Army like never before, inspiring men and officers alike to professionally give allegiance, patriotism and loyalty to the country. As the country basks in the euphoria of yet another […]

Brands and Marketing News

OMD named most creative agency

Ihesiulo Grace 2 March 2017 0

Omnicom Media Group’s Agency, OMD was awarded the most Creative, Innovative and Effective Agency Network of the Year for the 11th consecutive time by the Gunn Report for Media. The Gunn Report for Media is the industry standard for evaluating media creativity, innovation and effectiveness. The report summarises media agencies’ overall performance from January to […]

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NOA advocates organic farming to curb untimely deaths in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 13 January 2017 0

Worried by the high mortality rate among Nigerians, the Ogun state office of National Orientation Agency has called on Farmers to engage in organic farming.The Ogun state director of the agency, Mr. Sola Babalola, made the call in Abeokuta, while addressing members of Nigeria Union of Journalists, National Orientation Agency Chapel at a day seminar […]